What to Expect
Battery Cells are the common denominator for every Tesla product. Our product requirements demand ground-up cell architectures with state-of-the-art performance, manufactured at volumes that are orders of magnitude higher than the products they power. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting. Tesla moves quickly, so being passionate and self-motivated to push your limits is critical. Our team works alongside engineering groups across various disciplines, requiring strong communication skills and a team-first mentality. You will work alongside seasoned industry experts, high aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between.
We are seeking a highly motivated quality person to help continuously drive improvements to 4680 battrty cell quality by gathering and utilizing data from downstream customers as well as the fleet of 4680 products. This person will track all opportunities to improve quality and drive those improvements to the product and process. They will also work with fleet analytics to build and maintain a model for product warranty and relative failure modes. This person is seasoned in manufacturing quality or reliability engineering for high reliability applications such as Li-ion cells, medical or a similar field with several years’ experience.
What You'll Do-
Interface with downstream customers, pack, vehicle, and the field. Gathering relevant information on applications and performance of 4680 cells
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Own the containment process as well as any potential escapes and be accountable to close actions that ensure issues cannot reoccur.
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Investigate and collect data on opportunities for improvements to 4680 quality and quantify impact
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Build fundamental understanding of complex technical challenges (design, manufacturing, integration, etc.) based on data collected
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Using a data driven approach to turn opportunities into actionable tasks that can be deployed to engineering teams, then track those actions to closure
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Own KPI’s that describe the performance of the fleet across all in house cell manufacturing
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Participate in warranty modelling based on CAE, lab testing and data from the field
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Drive compliance to industry standards
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Build fundamental understanding of complex technical challenges (design, manufacturing, integration, etc.) based on data collected
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Conducts detailed risk assessments at the product and manufacturing level to identify opportunity and drives mitigation of risks
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Interface with reliability engineering teams to implement findings from the field, lifetime testing as well as abuse engineering.
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5+ years of experience in quality, reliability, or relevant field
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BS in a technical discipline. MS preferred
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Experience working with lithium-ion cells or high volume manufacturing is preferred.
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Ability to analyze very large data sets to draw conclusions. Strong data analytical skills using multiple platforms and languages (SQL, Python, Tableau, MATLAB, JMP etc.).
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Extensive knowledge and practical experience of implementing quality problem solving methods such as Six Sigma to root cause, solve and iteratively improve product quality.
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Proven application of sampling plans and statistical analysis – AQL, Process Capability, SPC, etc.
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Detail oriented, with the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities.
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Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills and strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across levels and functions.
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Can demonstrate ability to perform deadlines and perform under high pressure
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Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
